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Workplace

Working Nights After 50: What Changes and What You’re Entitled To in Ireland

Night work gets harder after 50. What changes in your body clock, what the evidence…

Valentina Ní CríonnaSeptember 7, 2026

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Retirement Workplace

Working past 65: what Ireland’s new retirement age law means for your health

Since 29 June 2026, Irish employees can object to retiring before 66. How the new…

Valentina Ní CríonnaAugust 26, 2026

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Irish Resources Workplace

Working and Caring: Your Rights at Work as a Family Carer in Ireland

Ireland has 299,000 family carers and 57 percent of them are in paid work. A…

Valentina Ní CríonnaAugust 12, 2026

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Workplace

Menopause and the Workplace in Ireland: What Employees and Employers Need to Know

Around 600,000 women in Ireland are in perimenopause or menopause at any one time, and…

Valentina Ní CríonnaAugust 10, 2026

Mental Wellbeing Workplace

Coping with Job Loss or Redundancy After 50: A Practical Guide for Older Adults in Ireland

Redundancy after 50 can be a shock — but Ireland offers strong legal protections, retraining…

Valentina Ní CríonnaJuly 4, 2026

Workplace

Flexible Working for Older Employees: Your Rights and Options in Ireland

Ireland's Work Life Balance Act gives many workers the right to request flexible arrangements. Here…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMarch 19, 2026

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Workplace

Mentorship Programmes: Why Leveraging Experience Matters in Irish Workplaces

Structured mentorship programmes help Irish organisations preserve institutional knowledge, support older workers, and create more…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMarch 17, 2026

Workplace

Ageism in Hiring: What Irish Law Says and How to Protect Your Rights

Looking for a new job in your 50s or 60s can feel like walking into…

Valentina Ní CríonnaMarch 15, 2026